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Township Ward Fc Are Champions Of The Maiden Kunav Football League (KFL).

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4 years ago

March 2, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Township Ward FC yesterday 27/02/2021 emerged Champions of the maiden edition of the Kunav Football League by beating Nyumangbagh Ward FC 2 goals to nothing.

In a pulsating final match played at the Vandeikya Township Stadium, the Vantown boys, representing Township Ward FC ran away as victors, scoring two goals in the first half.

The match started on an even note with both teams playing cautiously to avoid mistakes in the final third. But it was Township Ward who will open scoring in the 13th minute of the game.

**Gen Dominic Oneya Receiving His Award For His Immense Contribution To The Growth Of Football In Kunav. Presented To Him By HRH Ter Kunav**

A defensive mix up by Nyumangbagh defenders saw the ball slip to a Township attacker who drilled a shot that slipped through the hands of the goalkeeper and into the back of net.

The restart saw Nyumangbagh pressing hard and pegging the Township boys in their own half in order to get the equalizer but poor finishing was their undoing.

Township Ward soon grew in confidence, taking over the midfield and creating goalscoring chances, but wastefulness in front of goal was also their bane.

But the second goal did come on 34 minutes. A goal described by many as one of the best of the League.

***Presentation Of A Ram To Gen. Dominic Oneya By My Traditional Ruler Tyoor Charles Uzuativ At His Palace***

Jacob Ordedoo, Township Ward’s left full back surged forward on the left side and was handed a pass just past the midfield. The defender took two steps before unleashing a scorcher with his left foot that sailed fiercely into the top right corner of the net with the goalkeeper completely stuck in the middle of goal.

The interval saw the presentation of awards to deserving persons including the Special Guest of Honour, Gen. Dominic Oneya(Rtd). Yours truly was not left out.

The second half saw both teams pressing hard to either increase or reduce the tally but there were no added goals as Township Ward FC held on to clinch the first trophy of the Kunav Football League.

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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities

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2 weeks ago

November 27, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.

The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.

In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.

The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.

He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.

“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.

“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”

The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.

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